Before injuring his knee, Starling Marte had been one of the more productive members of New York’s lineup, starting nearly every day at DH. Now that Marte is healthy again, the Mets hope he can reestablish a similar type of production.

Ahead of what could be a busy trade deadline for the New York Mets, manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on the return of one of the team’s star players. S

NEW YORK — The Mets could be getting lineup reinforcements this week. Ahead of Monday’s 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that designated hitter Starling Marte (knee) is nearing a return to the lineup.

With one week left before the July 31 trade deadline, New York Mets beat writers Tim Britton and Will Sammon tackled questions regarding Clay Holmes’ role, Mark Vientos’ future and the possibility of upgrading the lineup. Note: Submitted questions have been edited for clarity and length.

Starling Marte is set to return to the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday after battling a bruised knee, leading to Jared Young losing his big league roster spot.

In this exciting baseball moment, watch as Starling Marte showcases his strategic prowess on the field by bluffing Yadier Molina not once, but twice. Witness the tension build as Marte's clever maneuvers lead to an incredible display of base-stealing skill.